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FY53 SYO

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

79,608 mi
Last recorded79,608 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 SYO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 79,608 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 75,366 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 68,205 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 63,351 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 63,279 miles

Fuel system component leaking on the side of the engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 58,266 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 49,916 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 49,062 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 43,747 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 40,084 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front to rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front to rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play both link ends (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 37,411 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 34,452 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 33,861 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal box (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 33,256 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 32,811 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 32,039 miles

Nearside Outer Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 30,294 miles

High level brake light not in opperation

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 27,277 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 24,196 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 20,188 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 15,972 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 11,729 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?

Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
6,904
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
325,470
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 153,632
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 141,712
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 136,366
position lamp(s) not working 91,214
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 88,089
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FY53 SYO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

Across all 2003 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 100,620 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Discovery fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 153,632 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FY53 SYO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Discovery typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 23 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FY53 SYO registered?

FY53 SYO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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